Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Reducing gendered state and societal violence experienced by young people in Tunisia
Agreement Number:
7457771 P013737001
Agreement Value:
$475,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 13, 2024 - Jul 31, 2026
Description:
This project aims to reduce state and societal violence experienced by young Tunisian men and women in the target communities of Kasserine and Tataouine. Project activities include: (1) increasing capacity-building for youth groups, civil society organizations, and local media outlets to recognize and address incidences of gendered violence and its short and long-term impacts on society; (2) increasing visibility of gender-based violence among state leaders and society through media programming and sensitization campaigns; (3) facilitating inclusive and participative public dialogues; and (4) supporting youth-led advocacy campaigns.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) increased visibility of gendered state and societal violence that young men and women face and its effects; (2) improved sense of community belonging amongst, and better community perceptions of, young men and women as they challenge gendered and class-based stereotypes; (3) increased trust between young men and women and local authorities.
Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
064-2024-2025-Q2-00214
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Belated reporting that should have been included in the 2023-2024 4th Quarter report.
Recipient's Operating Name:
INTERNATIONAL ALERT
Recipient's Legal Name:
INTERNATIONAL ALERT
Federal Riding Number:
NA
Program:
Office of Human Rights, Freedoms and Inclusion Programming
Program Purpose:
The Office of Human Rights, Freedoms and Inclusion Programming supports international assistance initiatives aimed at promoting and protecting democratic values, institutions and processes.